Stephen Collins to Break News on Scandal

The actor - who recently played Andy's father on The Office and Addison's dad on Private Practice and who has also signed on as the President of Falling Skies Season 3 - will appear on at least one episode of ABC's Scandal.

Not a lot is known about the role, but Collins will portray a reporter on Shonda Rhimes' political drama, which just received a full-season order and which airs a new installment on November 8.

The veteran star rose to fame on 7th Heaven and also played a key role on No Ordinary Family.